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Alberta’s referendum draws 174K ballots in the 1st day of advance polls

Global News Canada · October 14, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

Alberta’s referendum draws 174K ballots in the 1st day of advance polls

'When polling indicates that you’re on the winning side, complacency sets in.

We saw that with Brexit, we saw that in elections,' Lukaszuk said.

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